By OkayGoal
Ireland will be aiming to collect maximum points and improve their position in the standings when they travel to Austria for their next UEFA Nations League group match.
The Republic of Ireland sit third in Group B3 on five points and arrive unbeaten in their last three matches in the competition. Their campaign began with a narrow 1-0 loss away to Kosovo in September, but they responded strongly with a convincing 3-0 victory over Israel. During October, the team demonstrated plenty of fight, earning two draws: an entertaining 2-2 encounter at home with Austria, followed by a 1-1 result against Israel.
Ireland team news
Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson has confirmed that there are no new injury problems before the trip to Linz, which is a welcome boost for the squad. Captain Nathan Collins is available again to strengthen the defence after missing Ireland’s first four Nations League matches because of a calf problem.
James Abankwah is also eligible for selection once more after completing a suspension, while attacking midfielder Harvey Vale has returned to the squad after recovering from injury.
However, experienced defender Séamus Coleman will not be part of the matchday squad tonight, although he could still be involved when Ireland face Kosovo on Tuesday.
Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu remains unavailable due to injury, so Mark Travers will provide cover behind first-choice goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher.
Hallgrímsson will also need to be cautious with discipline, as five Ireland players are just one yellow card away from a ban that would keep them out of Tuesday’s crucial final group match in Dublin.
Ireland predicted lineup
Possible Ireland starting XI: Kelleher; O’Shea, Egan, Scales; Abankwah, Azaz, Coventry, Manning; Moylan, Idah, Parrott
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 7:45pm BST on Saturday, 14th November.
How to watch Austria vs Ireland?
In the UK, the Austria versus Republic of Ireland match can be watched live through Amazon Prime Video on a pay-per-view basis.
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